History

In October of 1978, Longleaf (formerly known as the North Carolina Special Care Center) became a nursing facility for geriatric patients who were currently being cared for at the State’s psychiatric hospitals. These individuals required specialized nursing services and treatment as well as non acute psychiatric treatment. In 1997, North Carolina Special Care Center added a specialized unit for the care and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

In 2007, North Carolina Special Care Center’s name was officially changed to Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (LNMTC) to become one of three skilled nursing facilities operated by the State of North Carolina.More Information on our History

Eligibility and Admission Criteria

Adults with chronic and complex medical conditions and/or behavioral conditions that coexist with neurocognitive disorders related to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related Dementias or neuropsychiatric disorders. These diagnoses make other living arrangements in the community unrealistic due to the health and physical status of the residents requiring 24-hour supervision, daily nursing assessment and assistance with activities of daily living.

The referral process includes a Pre Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) SNF eligibility (a required screening of any individual who is being considered for admission into a Medicaid Certified Nursing Facility regardless of the source of payment), documentation of a primary medical, Alzheimer’s disease and related Dementias diagnosis and evidence of denial of care in a community nursing facility setting whether due to severe, persistent mental illness or neuropsychiatric disorder. Discharges to the community are rare given the unique challenges in providing care for these residents who require 24-hour supervision, daily nursing assessment and care and assistance with activities of daily living.

Specialized Neurocognitive Care - Applicants should meet the following criteria:

Adults with a primary diagnosis that is medical in nature and usually have a severe, persistent mental illness that is no longer the primary focus of treatment.

They have behavioral challenges, a history of unsuccessful placement in community settings due to symptoms of their mental illness or neuropsychiatric disorder, and/or clinical treatment needs that exceed the level of care available.

Adults with severe and persistent mental illness that no longer require acute psychiatric care and who also have long term medical conditions requiring medical and nursing care. These adults are referred solely from the State psychiatric hospitals and their psychiatric illness is no longer the primary focus of care.

Patient Relations Representative at (252) 399-2112 Ext. 265 (Financial Services will not be denied to anyone due to inability to pay)

Human Rights Committee

The Human Rights Committee (HRC) provides additional safeguards for protecting the human, civil, legal and treatment rights of residents and is composed of five members knowledgeable about mental health and nursing care issues; none of whom are currently employed by the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). Committee members are appointed by the Secretary of the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). At least one member of the committee is a resident or family member of a resident at the Longleaf. The Center Director and members of Advocacy Services serve on the HRC as ex-officio/non-voting members. The committee meets at Longleaf and meetings are open to the public. Please contact the Director's office at (252) 399-2112 ext. 325 for more information.

HRC Meeting Schedule for 2018-2019

July 26, 2018

September 27, 2018

November 15, 2018

January 24, 2019

March 28, 2019

May 23, 2019

Featured Programs and Opportunities
Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center offers a variety of special programs and volunteer opportunities to encourage the involvement of individuals and groups to participate in enhancing the lives of the residents such as: